filter (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪltər/
Definition
A device or substance used to remove unwanted substances or particles from a liquid or gas, or to remove unwanted items from a set of data.
Examples
The water filter needs to be replaced every six months.
She used a social media filter to hide posts from people she didn't want to see.
A fine mesh filter is essential for making clear consommé.
How to Use filter
- filter out (phrasal verb)
- To remove or block unwanted substances or information. — "The system is designed to filter out harmful bacteria."
- filter through (phrasal verb)
- To pass gradually into or through something. — "Light filtered through the leaves of the trees."
- filter for (prepositional phrase)
- To search for or select specific items from a larger set. — "You can filter the search results for 'B1' level vocabulary."
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